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My friend John is the chicest person I know. Clad in Dior, and always perfectly manicured, I trust his style advice implicitly; from his ridiculously-small Jacqumeus bag to his stingray-finished coffee table, everything about him exudes style and understated opulence. He's rambled for years about his future Margiela engagement ring, and with its asymmetrical band and two half-moon diamonds, it's the kind of ring that could make anyone want to break away from the traditional rock. Unfortunately, the Margiela gem itself has been sold out for quite some time—a tragedy!—but more gorgeous, non-traditional engagement rings are available. For you, I went ahead and selected the very best.
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Mina Ring
Selim Mouzannar
selimmouzannar.com
$1,340.00
Fashion girls are falling for all of Selim's pieces, and this ring is no exception.
Gold and Sterling Silver Topaz Ring
Fred Leighton
net-a-porter.com
$1,950.00
At a whopping 4.6 carats, you, too, can channel your inner J.Lo.
Lotus Ring
Polly Wales
pollywales.com
$4,840.00
This textured yellow gold band is full of hidden gems—literally.
Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Nicole Rose
nicolerosejewelry.com
$9,950.00
This Art Deco-style ring is a showstopper.
18k Gold White Ring
Simon G.
simongjewelry.com
$1,760.00
This asymmetrical band is the perfect platform for showcasing these diamonds.
White Gold Diamond Ring
Suzanne Kalan
net-a-porter.com
$6,000.00
The "organized chaos" of this ring is perfect for the modern ride. The 1.51 carats of round and baguette-cut diamonds don't hurt either.
Diamond Leaf Ring
Anita Ko
farfetch.com
$4,950.00
Soft, feminine and subtle, the luminous rose gold makes this ring look like a second skin.
Pear Diamond Ring
Repossi
repossi.com
€11,000.00
The finest in architectural jewelry, Repossi is a cut above the rest.
My Twin Toi & Mo Ring
Messika
messika.com
$3,120.00
Get the best of both worlds with this teardrop and square engagement ring.
Vintage Diamond Ring
Doyle & Doyle
doyledoyle.com
$4,850.00
For the vintage-obsessed.
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Katie Attardo
Katie Attardo is the Accessories Editor at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion and jewelry-related.
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